Chapter 366. Finally Letting Something Slip

Timothy started to speak but quickly realized he had let something slip. He abruptly stopped himself.

“What is it, Timothy? What’s hidden in it?” Caitlin asked, staring at the old man, watching his face as it shifted through various expressions.

Ah, looks like you finally let something slip!

“Nothing... there’s nothing,” Timothy stammered, clearly trying to cover his tracks.

His heart felt as though it was bleeding—how could she have burned something so important? But, Timothy wasn’t about to take her word for it; this girl was far too crafty.

“I’ll take a guess. Is it like the rumors say? Is there a treasure map hidden in the codex? Is that why everyone wants it? They think it’s the key to finding the royal treasure?” Caitlin asked, her voice tinged with sarcasm.

Timothy stared at her in shock, his mouth opening slightly but not denying it.

Caitlin went on, “But Timothy, look at how old you are, 88 years old. You’re practically buried in th